Danzig Highflyer

Danzig Highflyer

Red self Danzig Highflyer
Conservation status	Common
Country of origin	Poland
Classification
US Breed Group	high-flying
EE Breed Group	Tumbler and Highflyer
Pigeon Columba livia

The Danzig Highflyer (Polish: Sokół gdański^[1]) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.^[2] Danzig Highflyers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). There are two major variates of the Danzig Highflyer: ones that are bred for show, and others as pets for flying.

History

It is thought this breed had its origin in the vicinity of Danzig in 1807. Other sources point to the ancient province of Galicia-Poland.^[3]

Flight Patterns

The Danzig is a high-flying solo flyer. The breed has excellent homing abilities, and is able to fly long distances at high altitudes. They have strong yet slow wing beats compared to other high-flyers. ^[4]

Gallery

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  Red Danzig Highflyer
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  Cream bar Danzig Highflyer
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  Silver bar Danzig Highflyer
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  Black Danzig Highflyer
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  Tail mark
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  White
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  Schachtzabel 1906 Tafel 84

See also

• Pigeon keeping
• List of pigeon breeds

References

1. Krystian (12 October 2020). "Gołąb Sokół Gdański". Gołębie rasowe (in Polish).
2. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
3. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
4. Wheeler, Harry G. (1978). Exhibition and Flying Pigeons. 1 Royal Parade, Hindhead, Surrey, England: Spur Publications Saiga Publishing Co. pp. 64–65.

External links

• Media related to Danzig Highflyer at Wikimedia Commons